About the Glen Online

Whether you’d like to improve your writing in a particular genre, or have a specific project in mind, the Glen Online offers the perfect opportunity to set reasonable creative writing goals with a mentor's guidance, all while working at your own pace.

The asynchronous nature of the courses will benefit those who have demanding schedules and family responsibilities, as well as making part of the Glen Workshop experience available to students around the world. Students will be able to complete assignments when it suits them, and receive valuable one-on-one instruction.

What to Expect in Your Class

• The Glen Online currently offers writing classes in three genres: poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
• In addition to genre-based classes, we also offer special topics such as “Writing and Midrash,” “Spiritual Memoir/Autobiography,” and “Young Adult Fiction.”
• You choose the level of study you believe to be appropriate for you.
• Each class is comprised of three key elements: six lectures, plus the same number of reading and writing assignments.
• The lectures contain definitions, practical advice, and anecdotal material to help you get to the next level in your writing.
• Reading assignments are geared to the genre and formal aspects of the material you are studying. These may take the form of essays, stories, and poems, but also books.
• Writing assignments are organized so that you can gain increasing mastery of the fundamental tools of your chosen genre.
• Faculty will respond to you promptly with detailed written critiques of your work.
• Through Image’s ArtsandFaith.com discussion forum, we are making available a private forum, visible only to those who have registered for the Glen Online. The purpose of this forum will be to facilitate interaction among Glen Online students, enabling you to share your work with others in the program and provide the opportunity for peer critique.

The Tutorial

The Tutorial option is for those who are working on a book or another extended project. It functions like an independent study.

A single tutorial cannot possibly cover a full-length book manuscript. However, we believe it makes sense to begin with a portion of your manuscript so that you can determine just how effective your mentor’s critique of the work is. This will also ensure that you are not over-committing your precious financial resources. If the relationship is proving beneficial, you may sign up for more tutorials.

A tutorial involves two elements: the mentor’s critique of your manuscript and the revision process. The goal is simple: to get your writing project to where it needs to be.

When you register, you will be sent a copy of the Glen Online Student Handbook, which explains the program in greater detail.

Questions? Call Taylor Morris at (206) 281-2988.